National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) - www.nhfdc.nic.in - on behalf of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India is inviting applications from differently-abled students for the award of scholarships under the Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund), the details of which are available at http://www.nhfdc.nic.in/site/Trust%20Fund%202012-13.pdf

Total number of Scholarships available as part of this program is 1000, these will be awarded to students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses.

Scholarship amount details:Scholarships will be awarded for 10 months @ Rs.2500 per month for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs.3000 per month for Professional Post-Graduate Courses in one academic year. Along with this Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @ Rs.6000 per annum and Rs.10000 per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses. Please read the notification for more benefits and eligibility criteria for the same.

How to apply?Online applications have to be filled through the website www.nhfdc.nic.in and the printed application form with all other required documents must be mailed to National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), Red Cross Bhawan, Sector-12, Faridabad - 121007.